CANO Hosting Holiday Market

ONEONTA—Artists, makers, and vintage vendors are popping up alongside DJs, Santa, arts and crafts activity tables, drag performers and more in a unique holiday shopping experience next month. It has been nearly 10 years since vendors have “popped up” at the Community Arts Network of Oneonta’s historic Wilber Mansion in downtown Oneonta. This December 1, 2, and 9, locals and visitors will have opportunities to shop handmade and local while making holiday ornaments or having their tarot cards read.

“There is a plethora of holiday markets in the area. As an arts organization, our mission is to support artists and engage the community with artistic presentations,” remarked CANO Executive Director Hope Von Stengel. “In the spirit of the City of the Hills Festival, we are hosting pop ups that spotlight artists and makers, while providing opportunities for locals of all ages to experience the arts.”

Each market date features different vendors and attractions. Face painting, Big Al’s BBQ, Celia Buchanan’s holiday monoprinting workshop, DJ Casey Ruland spinning drum and bass, and adult and kid portraits are just a few of the attractions. “Sleighin’ the Hills Drag & Brunch” brings regional drag performers to CANO for two festive shows on December 9 at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are available for $10.00 at cityofthehillsfest.org. The rest of CANO’s Holiday Market will be open to all guests that day with brunch-y foods and vendors.

Holiday Market Pop Ups at CANO will be featured on December 1 from 4-9 p.m., December 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and December 9 from noon to 5 p.m. With the exception of the drag and brunch, these events are free and open to the public.